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How to get fromOakbrook Center to Des Plainesby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oakbrook Center to Des Plaines by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 208 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 208
    1h 38m
    $46–63

  2. Drive  17.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oakbrook Center to Des Plainescar car 17.1 mi
    22 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 301 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to Forest Park CTA Station - Bus Stop Bbus bus 301
    2. Take the subway from Forest Park to Irving Park-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    2h 44m
    $7–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oakbrook Center to Des Plainestaxi taxi 17.1 mi
    22 min
    $60–75

Oakbrook Center to Des Plaines by foot and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Oakbrook Center, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Oakbrook Center to Des Plaines Metra Station via Oakbrook Mall, Woodfield Mall, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 1h 38m.

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